Strategic Pastoral Counseling (2nd Edition)

A Short-Term Structured Model

By: David G. Benner

Narrated by: Rick Adamson

Therapeutic counseling in a Christian context can be highly effective when it maintains narrowly focused goals in a time-limited setting. The details of this proven model of pastoral counseling are described in this practical guide.

This second edition of Strategic Pastoral Counseling has been thoroughly revised and includes two new chapters. Benner includes helpful case studies, a new appendix on contemporary ethical issues, and updated chapter bibliographies. His study will continue to serve clergy and students well as a valued practical handbook on pastoral care and counseling.

©1992, 2003 David G. Benner (P)2022 Tantor

Good Introduction and Example of Pastoral Counseling

I appreciate this presentation of Strategic Pastoral Counseling and how it differs from Pastoral Care. Though I may not agree with all the details, the principles of Pastoral Counseling are well established and presented well in this book.

It's okay, but could have been much better

Much more could have been said about Scripture's sufficiency to handle the most difficult counseling cases. I don't want to bash this book, but as someone who has seen God transform terrible marriages and shattered lives through biblical counseling in the church, I highly recommend “Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands” by Paul David Tripp.